The Big "C"

[2] As a result, the men of the freshmen and sophomore classes jointly constructed the Big "C" upon the hills above the Greek Theatre and California Memorial Stadium.

A plaque was emplaced with the words "In memory of the Rush, buried Charter Day 1905 by the classes of 1907 and 1908.

The process continued as the Big "C" accumulated inches of paint layers over its original concrete base.

In 1961, a group of Stanford University engineering students used jackhammers to assault the Big "C" and rearrange the concrete to a block "S," but the problem was quickly corrected.

[citation needed] Soon, the Rally Committee was made guardian of the Big "C" and is currently responsible for its upkeep and protection.